[RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG
650b would be nice! On May 25, 7:33 pm, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote: I was looking over at the Bruce Gordon site, and saws that he has Rock 'n Road tires back in stock. 700c, 43mm wide, 540 grams, $100/pair. No association, I just like seeing clean and simple knobby tires available for 700c rims, especially when they're made by Panaracer. http://brucegordoncycles.bigcartel.com/product/rock-n-road-all-terrai... - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: Nitto Mark's Front Rack, Carradice Nelson
Marks Front Rack: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273623618/in/photostream/ This has been sitting around for a while. It should get some use. Includes everything shown in the picture - you will have to supply screws for your braze-ons or P-clamps if you need them. $80 delivered. Carradice Nelson Saddle Bag and Bagman (QR) Expedition support loop: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273648344/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273647652/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273647924/in/photostream/ Y'all probably know what this is: bag was only used a few times and looks like a new bag with a few days of use. Never rained on. Leather straps show only light signs of use. No holes, no tears, no problems. The rack looks even better. Please note that this isn't the Longflap version of the Nelson bag - it has the regular length flap, which is plenty long enough to cover the opening, even when fully loaded. $120 for the set, delivered. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG
They do look like a nice all rounder tire but I wonder how durable the sidewalls are? --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG
On May 26, 2012, at 8:38 AM, Mike wrote: They do look like a nice all rounder tire but I wonder how durable the sidewalls are? --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. In the past I never had a sidewall problem with the Original Rock 'n Road Tires that were made in Taiwan by Cheng Shin. The New Tires are made in Japan by Panaracer. Panaracer Japan makes only the Highest Quality Tires - I do not have any worries about the quality. I have only had samples so far from Japan - but the first shipment is currently on the water, and will arrive in Oakland around June 12th. They Panaracer version is about 100 grams lighter than the Original 24 year old version. Regards, Bruce Gordon Bruce Gordon Cycles www.bgcycles.com www.brucegordoncycles.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Walkability (and bikeability) scores
Anyone see this? Seems like there's a bike scorehttp://www.walkscore.com/bikenow. From NYTimes.com: (Riv content: RBW's all about making bikes, well, more bikeable...) TSW Berkeley Now Coveted: A Walkable, Convenient PlaceBy CHRISTOPHER B. LEINBERGER WALKING isn’t just good for you. It has become an indicator of your socioeconomic status. Until the 1990s, exclusive suburban homes that were accessible only by car cost more, per square foot, than other kinds of American housing. Now, however, these suburbs have become overbuilt, and housing values have fallen. Today, the most valuable real estate lies in walkable urban locations. Many of these now pricey places were slums just 30 years ago. Mariela Alfonzo and I just released a Brookings Institution studyhttp://www.brookings.edu/research/papers/2012/05/25-walkable-places-leinberger that measures values of commercial and residential real estate in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, which includes the surrounding suburbs in Virginia and Maryland. Our research shows that real estate values increase as neighborhoods became more walkable, where everyday needs, including working, can be met by walking, transit or biking. There is a five-step “ladder” of walkability, from least to most walkable. On average, each step up the walkability ladder adds $9 per square foot to annual office rents, $7 per square foot to retail rents, more than $300 per month to apartment rents and nearly $82 per square foot to home values. more: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/27/opinion/sunday/now-coveted-a-walkable-convenient-place.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/s1IRMipQjkAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...
Bosco installed. I went on an extremely windy nocturnal test. The bar is very comfortable. It brings the hands upwards by what seems a few inches and closer to the saddle by a few inches, times two or three. So far back that tight turns are becoming awkward due to the extension of the bar end shifters poking in the knees/calfs. Snap, work gets in the way... more reporting soon. Here is a visual: http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/7268619180/ Cheers, o -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] SF Bay Area Stolen Bikes Recovered by SFPD
Over 115 stolen bikes were recently recovered by SFPD. See here for details: http://www.inglesidepolicestation.com/#!__bike-recovery Hello, There have been some recent local bicycle thefts, and in case you know anyone impacted, below is an update. Leslie The following message is from Captain Daniel Mahoney, Ingleside Police Department: First of all--hope everyone has a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. Please be advised that as a result of more excellent investigative work on the part of Sergeant Josh Kumli, we have recovered over 115 bicycles from a residence in the Bayview and two storage lockers in Oakland. I have all the recovered bicycles posted on the ingleside website and if anyone can find/identify their bike, I would like to return it to them. If you can advise your community groups, that would be great. Also--I received our first voluntary bicycle registration the other day. Captain Daniel J. Mahoney Ingleside Station (415) 404-4030 San Francisco Police Department -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/fe8PgA5ToR4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG
Super-excited for these tires. The originals had a great combination of roll-speed and grip, and I suspect these will be even better due to the nicer casing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod
I saw Grants 58cm Hilsen on my last visit to RBWHQ. His Marks rack sported double struts. It was such a simple and obvious enhancement to the one and in my opinion only glaring weakness of the Mark's rack. I rummaged around, and found the perfect bits. I didn't even have to trim the extra struts. Total win. The second pair of strut mounting bolts and carriage washers came with the Marks Rack. The struts I used came with my Nitto Big Rear rack. Pictures prove its mo' betta. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274105900/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274106730/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274105004/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/xJUWVB9HyrgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG
I agree. Not many like these for 700s. I just grabbed a couple. (Do wish they came in all black casing, however.) From: Mark Chandler gravelb...@hotmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, May 26, 2012 9:28:49 AM Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG Super-excited for these tires. The originals had a great combination of roll-speed and grip, and I suspect these will be even better due to the nicer casing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod
Just curious: why does 2 make it mo' betta than with one? I have a Mark's rack on my Bleriot and I've never felt that one set of struts was insufficient. What can two sets accomplish that one cannot? Please help me understand, because to me it seems like a solution in search of a problem. On Saturday, May 26, 2012 9:59:51 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I saw Grants 58cm Hilsen on my last visit to RBWHQ. His Marks rack sported double struts. It was such a simple and obvious enhancement to the one and in my opinion only glaring weakness of the Mark's rack. I rummaged around, and found the perfect bits. I didn't even have to trim the extra struts. Total win. The second pair of strut mounting bolts and carriage washers came with the Marks Rack. The struts I used came with my Nitto Big Rear rack. Pictures prove its mo' betta. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274105900/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274106730/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274105004/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/h4KqJfhzAp8J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Winds, head and tail; cadence, slow; hooks, good.
You are a better man than I. What sort of gearing do you use to climb the Crest? I've been meaning to experiment with, say, a 46/20 for a 50 gear but frankly, for the short distances I ride, the land between Tramway and Double Eagle is ample. Not riding today because of the smoke. On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: Patrick, I am in your fare city visiting me wee mum. I am also preparing for Ride the Rockies. So at 6am I left Four Hills and climbed up to Sandia Crest. It was a lovely morning, just under 60 miles RT, with headwinds both ways at times. The smoke had mixed out significantly by 11. The Riv road was great as usual except for shiverinduced shimmy starting down from the top. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/U_ppVcyFexgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. Rainer Maria Rilke, Buddha in Glory You -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Winds, head and tail; cadence, slow; hooks, good.
Actually, 46/20, which is about as much as the dropouts will accomodate, is 56 -- much to damn high. S3X, perhaps, one day. On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 1:12 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: You are a better man than I. What sort of gearing do you use to climb the Crest? I've been meaning to experiment with, say, a 46/20 for a 50 gear but frankly, for the short distances I ride, the land between Tramway and Double Eagle is ample. Not riding today because of the smoke. On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: Patrick, I am in your fare city visiting me wee mum. I am also preparing for Ride the Rockies. So at 6am I left Four Hills and climbed up to Sandia Crest. It was a lovely morning, just under 60 miles RT, with headwinds both ways at times. The smoke had mixed out significantly by 11. The Riv road was great as usual except for shiverinduced shimmy starting down from the top. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/U_ppVcyFexgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. Rainer Maria Rilke, Buddha in Glory You -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. Rainer Maria Rilke, Buddha in Glory -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod
Two is a ton stiffer if you lug real weight on it. Push down hard on the platform and you'll see the steel diving board flex. Mine has bent from riding a few thousand miles with a medium sized handlebar bag. The second strut makes it a real triangle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/mMannVu4FywJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Mark's Front Rack, Carradice Nelson
I take it by the photo of the Mark's rack the original second set of struts and hardware are not included in this sale ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/fEJDmPikZEgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod
I would think running them or at least one to the fork dropout to be better at supporting weight. The rack is triangulated at the fork crown bolt and the front rack strut to fork braze on..one going to the fork drop out would better support a load going up and down. Actually both going to the fork dropout would be best forming a longer skinny triangle.just sayin. Of course it might not look as nifty. On May 26, 1:32 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Two is a ton stiffer if you lug real weight on it. Push down hard on the platform and you'll see the steel diving board flex. Mine has bent from riding a few thousand miles with a medium sized handlebar bag. The second strut makes it a real triangle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Amos/San Marcos
@ FreeRange? Any comparisons come to mind? On Friday, May 25, 2012 7:20:26 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote: Just test rode one. What a great bike! Pretty too. Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/nLhSD0Pu7qYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Amos/San Marcos
Yup. Hard to compare--it rides just like a Rivendell (unsurprising). It was kind of like a Rambouillet but felt a bit snappier. Not so laid back/stable as the Hillborne. Ryan On May 26, 3:15 pm, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote: @ FreeRange? Any comparisons come to mind? On Friday, May 25, 2012 7:20:26 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote: Just test rode one. What a great bike! Pretty too. Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Mark's Front Rack, Carradice Nelson
Nitto Mark's rack is sold. On May 26, 10:26 am, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote: Marks Front Rack:http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273623618/in/photostream/ This has been sitting around for a while. It should get some use. Includes everything shown in the picture - you will have to supply screws for your braze-ons or P-clamps if you need them. $80 delivered. Carradice Nelson Saddle Bag and Bagman (QR) Expedition support loop:http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273648344/in/photostreamhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273647652/in/photostream/http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273647924/in/photostream/ Y'all probably know what this is: bag was only used a few times and looks like a new bag with a few days of use. Never rained on. Leather straps show only light signs of use. No holes, no tears, no problems. The rack looks even better. Please note that this isn't the Longflap version of the Nelson bag - it has the regular length flap, which is plenty long enough to cover the opening, even when fully loaded. $120 for the set, delivered. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] New Riv-ish Video
I rode my 29th Davis Double Century last weekend on a very Riv-ish bike (the 1973 Motobecane that I bought from Patrick in ABQ, equipped with a 3-speed fixed gear hub, Brooks saddle and bags, etc.) and made a video of the adventure: http://youtu.be/Ikyg0P1Pvsc Hope you all enjoy it. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH
I thought of the Bosco bars for a minute, until I realised they had zero forward reach, unlike the Albatross. I use bar end brake levers and thumb shifters so I get TONS of room for my hands to move around. I use all that is taped in the photo. I don't see where people are saying the Bosco bars have more hand positions than an Alba bar, either set up like mine or traditional. Sure , you *can* put your hands in the middle of a Bosco bar . . but it would be of little or zero comfort from my perspective of using flat portions in the middle . What you get of the Bosco bar is a higher potential position and not as far forward as the Albatross. It depends on how much reach and height you want . Compared to your Moustache bars .. the Alba are higher and less reach. Consider your kneesalso .. if you get the bars too swept back , there is a potential for knee-bar end contact. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/-CTYIexjixMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4073/4860392084_69e20e8533_b.jpg On Saturday, May 26, 2012 10:00:02 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/j3RTf1DZbZsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH
I am sorry, I have albas, totally wrapped just like yours and I only see 2 hand positions that are reasonable. I dont think moving my hands back or forth an inch count as different positions. And like alot of high bar riders I dont worry about knee strike but that could be an issue for people who for some strange reason want thier bars lower. As for the middle part, I dont see how holding on there is any different for holding on to the flat part of drop bars, so you have the flat part of the Bosco bars like the drop bars but you have sweep back instead of drops. I still love the Albas but I think this is a straw man argument against the Bosco bars. I will put them on to know for sure though, I think the 60 buck investment is worth it, personally. I will be moving the albas to my MB2 to give it a bit more cruisability around town since it rairly sees a trail any more. Win Win! On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 10:00 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4073/4860392084_69e20e8533_b.jpg On Saturday, May 26, 2012 10:00:02 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/j3RTf1DZbZsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe Nubar on my Hunqapillar... first test
I'm looking forward to this group's test results. I have a vision of Bosco bars, and new fat tires, on my QB stuck in my head. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/McA3dh2bmcwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH
I think the hand position thing is highly personal. As long as you are comfortable and so are your hands, different people will prefer different configurations. I don't know if the Bosco has more, the same or less hand positions that are usable. Some will prefer it to the Albatross and some won't. I couldn't get used to the Albatross when I tried them and we'll see about the Bosco in a few weeks after some recurring use. What color is your Bombadil? I looks beautiful. René On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 10:00 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4073/4860392084_69e20e8533_b.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Winds, head and tail; cadence, slow; hooks, good.
Well Patrick I cheat with those new fangled derailers. 50/36 a 9 speed 12-27 serves all my paved mountain riding needs. Friday I used the 36x27 for a while climbing into the big headwind. It's a very pleasant climb descent. Recommended. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Z28caKO7FycJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH
On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 7:00 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: I thought of the Bosco bars for a minute, until I realised they had zero forward reach, unlike the Albatross. I use bar end brake levers and thumb shifters so I get TONS of room for my hands to move around. How do the reverse brake levers work for you, especially off pavement? Neat setup. For quite a while, I ran bar end shifters with MTB levers out on the front curve. I really loved all the room to roam but missed being able to brake with my weight back. Best, joe broach portland, or -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod
Interesting. I guess I've never loaded it heavy enough to have any adverse effect. I'll keep your/Grant's trick in mind in the event that I do. On Saturday, May 26, 2012 1:32:49 PM UTC-7, William wrote: Two is a ton stiffer if you lug real weight on it. Push down hard on the platform and you'll see the steel diving board flex. Mine has bent from riding a few thousand miles with a medium sized handlebar bag. The second strut makes it a real triangle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/xU9YP_7PTdUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
